The cosmopolitan city of Pretoria, also known as ‘Tshwane’, is situated in the province of Gauteng and functions as one of three capitals of South Africa. Pretoria has been dubbed ‘The Jacaranda City’, which is owed to the annual bloom of magnificent purple blossom trees that adorn the wide avenues of the city. Discover several historic monuments, fine government buildings, and fascinating museums, and explore several interesting cultural sites. The Transvaal Museum is a natural history museum showcasing an ancient dinosaur fossil found at the nearby Cradle of Humankind; the Pretoria Botanical Gardens offers visitors a glimpse of different biomes, and the Voortrekker Monument is a famous National Heritage Site. Don’t miss the nearby Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary as well as the beautiful Wonderboom and Groenkloof Nature Reserves.
Situated in the World Heritage Waterberg Biosphere of the Waterberg Region of South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Entabeni Safari Conservancy is aptly known as 'The Place of the Mountain’. Entabeni features majestic craggy rock outcrops rising up from vast grassy plains on the upper escarpment and a wetland-dotted lower escarpment. The conservancy is home to the world-famous Big Five and an array of other wildlife can be spotted including: 55 mammal species, 380 bird species, 300 plants species, and a variety of reptiles, insects, and amphibians all thriving in the conservancy’s diverse eco-systems. Visitors can enjoy a range of comfortable accommodations ranging from luxury safari lodges to camping in the wild.
Manyeleti Private Game Reserve shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, Timbavati Game Reserve and Sabi Sands Game Reserve, forming part of a vast wilderness where wildlife roams freely. The reserve is managed by the Mnisi people, who have lived on this land for generations. In Shangaan, the language most widely spoken in the region, Manyeleti means ‘Place of Stars’, a fitting name for an area renowned for its clear night skies and brilliant stargazing. Dry for much of the year, the reserve offers exceptional wildlife viewing as animals gather around waterholes. Aside from its outstanding safari experiences, Manyeleti also provides visitors with insight into the rich culture and traditions of the Mnisi community.
